At Dartmouth Learning Network, one of our favorite things is to hear about our adult learners' successes, big and small....
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The Confidence to Pursue Further Education – A Learner Success Story by Shawn Neves
By admin-dln / January 15, 2020
I dropped out of high school in Grade 10, when I was only 17 years old. It was not the...
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The Ripple Effect of Literacy and Lifelong Learning
By admin / April 18, 2019
At Dartmouth Learning Network we love hearing from our past learners. Recently we had the opportunity to chat with Donna...
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Struggles in School Often Have Little To Do With Skill
By admin-dln / January 31, 2019
You might recognize Carson Fraser’s face; DLN and some of our partners in the literacy community shared it widely last...
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How Learning Changed My Life – A Learner Success Story by Colette R.
By admin-dln / April 4, 2018
In September 2017, I returned to school after 26 years. I was very nervous at first, but I knew it...
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Stacy speaks about her DLN Experience
By admin-dln / November 29, 2016
Stacy Dehaney is not someone who would normally share her story in a community newspaper. She’s shy and private. But...
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Return to Learning – Marsha Bent-Roberts
By admin-dln / November 8, 2016
As a teenager, I dropped out of school to work in the tobacco field because my parents couldn’t afford to...
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A DLN Success Story – Kayla
By admin-dln / June 14, 2016
Why did you register with Dartmouth Learning Network? I was coming to a point in my life where I felt...
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Never missed a day of work or volunteering in 41 years
By admin / November 14, 2015
Remarkable man never missed a day of work or volunteering in 41 years receives INSPIRE Learning Award David Moir is...
Read MoreSpring Stories
By admin / April 10, 2013
Spring hit Halifax on Monday. It was so nice some people had spring jackets on. Other people had shorts and...
Read MoreDo you believe in Ghost Spirits?
By admin / April 2, 2013
Hi, my name is Melessa, I was around sixteen years old when I had my son on June 28; it...
Read MoreFebruary Fantasy
By admin / February 28, 2013
This cold month of February is for sure the time of year I'd rather be on holiday’s sun tanning with...
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I Know I Will Succeed in My Latest Learning Journey by Toney D.
By admin-dln / February 22, 2013
I started school in a culturally and racially distinct community. My reflections revealed a social and academic system rooted in...
Read MoreHow Learning Has Made a Difference in My Life by Joanna LeBlonc
By admin-dln / February 22, 2013
As a young girl I was very inquisitive and a little dare devil, destined to look for adventure. It took...
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I Want to Help People: Improving My Reading and Writing is the Best Way I Know How
By admin-dln / February 22, 2013
In October 2011, Terry Wilson of Dartmouth was introduced to the Dartmouth Learning Network. He had attended many programs throughout...
Read MoreDiscovering I am Good at Math by Mary-Anne W
By admin-dln / February 22, 2013
My name is Mary-Anne. I grew up in Cook's Brook. I went to Middle Musquodoboit Rural High until Grade 10....
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We’ll See What the Future Brings by Laura H
By admin-dln / February 22, 2013
Hello. My name is Laura H. I was born in Halifax. My childhood was good but we moved a lot...
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Keeping Up With My Daughter by Jessica B
By admin-dln / February 22, 2013
I have lived in Dartmouth all my young life. My Family at the time moved to Cole Harbour from North...
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I am happy I started School by Elvida A
By admin-dln / February 22, 2013
I was born in St. Anthony, Newfoundland. I lived in a fishing village until I was six. Then my mom...
Read MoreLearning Has No Boundaries or Age Limits by Debbie D
By admin-dln / February 22, 2013
Hi, my name is Debby D. I moved back home about four years ago from Calgary with my son. It...
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My Journey by Andy E
By admin-dln / February 22, 2013
From grade 1-4 I was a straight A student. I loved school and never caused any trouble. When grade 5...
Read MoreUpgrading My Forgotten Skills by Allison R
By admin-dln / February 22, 2013
Here is a short journey of my life. I was born and raised in a small fishing community on the...
Read MorePlease Do Not Give Up If You are Determined to Succeed by Jeff C
By admin-dln / February 17, 2013
In 2003 I went to Dartmouth Work Activity Society (also known as DWAS.). While I was attending there, I noticed...
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